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Warren growers appreciate RIDEM's 'LASA' grant program

The latest round of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grant funding is available to small operators in the business of producing and selling its …
It was a very good year — for grapes
PORTSMOUTH — Billy Wilson is busy punching down grapes into their purplish-red juices that are sitting inside a large tub at … Read More
Portsmouth 12U Pop Warner team advances to semis
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth 12U Pop Warner football team had no trouble against the East Bay Warriors in the quarterfinals on … Read More
Portsmouth's Gray, Kaull winners in Class B championships
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High runners Sean Gray and Allie Kaull both took first place among Class B competitors at Saturday’s Class … Read More
Heavy early voting turnout in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — “Vote early and often,” the comically cynical phrase goes. Many Portsmouth residents, however, are definitely … Read More
Portsmouth Police: Fake license plate, domestic assault and DUIs
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, Oct. 22 Joel G. Avendano … Read More
Jury awards family of Nathan Bruno $5.4M in negligence suit
PORTSMOUTH — It’s been a long and emotional struggle for the family of Nathan Bruno, the Portsmouth High School student who … Read More
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Portsmouth: 2nd Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is Saturday

PORTSMOUTH —  Bike Newport and the Island Park Preservation Society invite all to attend the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. …

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …

In Portsmouth: NAACP’s ‘Black Regiment’ ceremony is Sunday

PORTSMOUTH — Jason Roomes has family members listed on the monument bearing the names of soldiers for the 1st Rhode Island Regiment at Patriots Park. On Sunday, Aug. 25, he’ll have the honor of speaking about them.
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Obituaries
William Anderson William "Bill" Brownell Anderson, 90, of Barrington, RI and Palm City, FL, died peacefully at home in the presence of loved ones. Born in New Bedford, MA, to Marion Hazard Lamb and William Gustave Fre
Eric Abate Eric Charles Abate 46 originally from Bristol born on January 10, 1978 in Providence, RI to Wendy Abate and Anthony Alves passed away July 26, 2024 at his home in Norfolk, NE surrounded by his family.
Peter Dennehy Peter Normann Dennehy died peacefully in Providence, RI at the age of 77 on October 24, 2024, after a seven-year struggle with Lewy body dementia. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Penelo
Sports
PHS girls’ volleyball team beats Chariho in straight sets PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team continued its impressive season with a dominating 3-0 win over Chariho during Senior Night on Monday. The home …
Portsmouth downs West Warwick in Homecoming game, 30-22 PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots football team held off a pesky Division II West Warwick squad in the annual Homecoming game on Saturday, 30-22.
A perfect regular season for PHS boys’ cross-country team PORTSMOUTH — It’s been a dream season for the Portsmouth High boys’ cross-country season, as the Patriots finished with wins against St. Raphael and Mt. Hope last week
Portsmouth spoils Barrington Homecoming with 28-16 win PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team improved its record to 2-2 in Division I following a come-from-behind victory over Barrington on the road Friday, Oct. 4. …
Opinion
Letter: Vote 'No' on Question 1

Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.

‘Yes’ on Question 1 will restore power to the people

Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.

Letter: I suggest picking a party over a candidate

To the editor: In a few weeks I will fill bubbles. First bubble on the list will be for president and vice-president. Six candidates are running for president/vice president in Rhode Island …

Letter: Moderator did a great job with candidate forums

Now that the League of Women Voters’ candidates’ forums are over in the East Bay, I would like to publicly thank Scott Pickering for his generosity of time and talent in moderating our …

Letter: Voters 50-plus have a strong voice in this election

Across this great state of ours, Rhode Islanders are considering who to vote for in the Nov. 5 General Election.   Candidates are doing everything they can to try to earn those votes. One fact …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.